CHARLESTON · LOWCOUNTRY
29 Tours Reviewed
Charleston looks different from the water. This private boat trip is a great way to see Charleston Harbor’s landmarks and working channels in a single loop, with views that you just can’t get from shore. You’ll cruise past forts, batteries,…
Charleston looks different when you’re moving slowly on a private sailboat. I like how you get close views of the Battery and downtown waterfront, and then the big-ticket sights like the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter show up in a…
If you like your sightseeing fast and personal, this one fits. I like the private yacht format for a party-sized experience (up to 20 people, with pricing shown for groups up to 15), and I also like that you get…
Charleston’s stories run on land and water. This combo pairs an air-conditioned minibus tour of the historic district with a narrated Carolina Belle harbor cruise, so you get history fast, then see it from the water. I like two things…
Night ghosts have better sound on water. This after-dark Charleston Harbor cruise pairs a 45-foot powered catamaran with live narration, so you get the city’s spooky side from places you just can’t reach on foot. You drift past the skyline…
A pedal party on the water sounds like fun. This Charleston harbor cruise mixes scenic views, friendly crew energy, and a do-it-your-way vibe with pedal stations built right into the ride. I especially love the chance to see landmarks like…
A Charleston harbor cruise is a fast way to get your bearings. On the private boat Kismet, you get a relaxed ride with room for your whole group, plus time to swim and lounge right on the water. I like…
Charleston waters turn fishing into a day off. This Charleston inshore fishing charter runs about 8 hours through inlets, sounds, bays, tidal creeks, marsh grass, and oyster banks—prime places for redfish tailing and doormat flounder. It’s the kind of trip…
Dolphins and history, on open water. A private afternoon on the 43ft Mystique pairs a relaxed sail with big Charleston landmarks, and you get the kind of crew help that makes the trip feel easy. I especially like the focus…
Sunset on the water changes the whole mood. A private luxury yacht cruise in Charleston Harbor is a simple, high-reward way to see the city from the water, with a professional crew running the show and time set aside to…
Charleston Harbor looks better from a sail. This private BYOB cruise on the 50ft sailing yacht Fate turns the city’s waterfront into something you can actually see from the water. I love that you’re on a real charter with up…
Charleston looks better under sail. I love the private yacht feel of the 50ft Yacht Fate and the way Charleston’s shoreline glows once the sun starts dropping. From the water, the city’s big landmarks look close enough to reach, but…
Sunset turns Charleston into a postcard. This private sailing charter lets you float the harbor during golden hour, with Captain Will steering and pointing out the sights. I love the built-in flexibility of BYOB with snacks, so you can keep…
Gold hour over Charleston starts on the dock. This cruise wins me over with its music-forward, social vibe and the way the 55-foot catamaran gives you wide, postcard-ready views of the harbor’s big landmarks. The one thing to factor in:…
Charleston gets prettier after dark. From the water on the Charleston Princess, you get sunset harbor views that feel way more cinematic than any photo spot on land, plus live blues music onboard. The main thing to plan for is…
